49 Best Craft Breweries near Niles

“I know you already have so many 5 star reviews, but I have to add my 5 star review. First of all, your bartender is amazing, so helpful and personable. Second, your food is delicious! The ribs were so tender and the fries so crispy. Burnt ends were also perfect. What a great dinner experience. We will be back for sure!“

“Absolute amazing experience. We did the tour which cost us 15usd per person and included tasting 3 different beers, already an amazing deal for the money you pay. Chris, our tour guide was very funny and easy to get along with. He deserves a raise for sure, shout out to him. I highly recommend doing the tour if you are visiting Chicago or are a local and trying out the tap room as well!“

“Honestly, a great bar with good beer. It loses a star because almost every night, one of their bartenders sits outside and very loudly revvs his motorcycle before leaving. I live very close and it is very disturbing. If someone in marketing sees this review please tell him to be more considerate.“

“Great food and love the booth“

“Chilled out hang out place with a fantastic selection of brews. Dogs are welcome indoors too, which is great as the temperature outside gets lower. You could also bring in food from elsewhere. I highly recommend this place if you are in the mood to spend some time outside with your two/four legged friends while sipping some delicious beers!“

“Great Beers & Outstanding staff!

Hop Butcher makes incredible beers. They have a deep IPA line up with westys and neipas. Single to Triple. A few lighter pilsners and lagers. Plus a dark stout or two.

I tried about 12 4oz pours and everything was premium. The last one was a triple IPA and probably my favorite. Sylvia was my beertender and was SUPERB. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Nick the manager was a hoot! A happier man you will not find. Enthusiasm & Joy overflowing.

Tap room is cool. Cement bar, wood tables and benches. Two different areas plus a take out room. Many many cans to go + merch.“

“Our second time here. Bartenders are great...friendly and attentive! Last time they were sold out of their whiskey but today we grabbed a bottle of the heated and a bottle of the fernet. New cocktails were really tasty and they mentioned a restaurant will be opening early next year! We will definitely come check it out!“

“Great beers Great atmosphere. Friendly staff!!“

“I have definitely had some less-than-stellar microbrewery experiences but this was NOT one of them. 100% success rate on the interesting and completely exceptional beer here. Solar flare, Portage Pils, Ridiculousness. Coming from THE Bier Capital of the planet, completely comfortable recommending this small business to do business with. Very good Bier indeed.“

“Great place to have a beer. Roomy, cool vibe, and the staff is great. Bonus: the beer is really good, and there's usually something special on tap.

There's are N/A options as well as ciders and some kid-friendly drinks (pop), and there are generally some kids around, so it's also a nice place for newer parents.

You can bring food or order delivery, so you've got tons of options.“

“Do I recommend this place? Yes, but depending on who is bartending. It’s never a good feeling to over hear a bartender call you derogatory names when you’re feet away from them- great way to lose “regulars” / consistent business.“

“I attended a private event here yesterday and it was awesome. The venue was so cool, the staff was excellent, and the food and drinks were great. The event coordinators made a great choice when they picked Double Clutch. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back.“

“Great drinking and eating space.“

“Great cider family and pet friendly“

“I passed by this place all the time it's super low-key too, went there yesterday with my friends had me Sinberry sour ale I think, and I also had me the orange creamsicle hard seltzer, and I'm not a big fan of hard Seltzer's, but this orange creamsicle was outstandingly good, I never had me a hard Seltzer with so much flavor, and Sinberry was decent, but the aftertaste was amazing, the female bartender that was back there was very nice and very professional, she would always check if everything was good and that we had everything we needed, or if we needed anything more, overall good experience and good service, will definitely come back here with my friends if not myself to try the $14 testers“

“Hopewell has such a cute vibe! I loved the fact that they had a large selection of games for passing your time there as you enjoy the beer. The Lil Buddy was perfect. Just a little something. They also had super friendly bartender who was kind enough to give me a few stickers. I collect enamel pins, so was glad to buy one of those from the merch.“

“Yummy beer, welcoming atmosphere!“

“We swung by the Dojo to pick up some beers this weekend and had such a great experience thanks to Al. He was so helpful and delightful to chat with, and full of knowledge about all the different beers, hops, flavor profiles, and suggested pairings with food. Everything we purchased has been excellent. Pipeworks rules“

“Nice atmosphere for friends and fellowship“

“The staff is full of chill people who are smart and ready to hang. They also host cool events every month... but I might be a bit bias as one of their event producers 🤗“

“Great beers. Great service and friendly, knowledgeable staff at Dovetail.“

“A delightful space with many beers“

“Great beer. Great staff. Great live music.“

“My wife and I were in the area and stopped in on an autumn Saturday afternoon. There was a light crowd, including a baby shower. Very kid friendly. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable about their beers. I had Lightning Will pilsner and Half Step pale ale. Both were excellent examples of each style. My wife had a pumpkin spice ale that she enjoyed. We ordered chips and onion dip from the bar to accompany our beers. We saw others bringing in pizza and sandwiches so it's BYOF, which is nice. The architecture was as you'd expect in a brewery, high ceilings, former industrial space. Dogs are welcome. Overall, pleasant experience. We purchased a pack of Oktoberfest crowlers to take home. Will be back.“

“Discovered this gem at the Libertyville farmers market- it’s the most delicious kombucha ever & such lovely flavors! The only question I have is if the kombucha is pasteurized (sorry if this is a stupid question) if not if you could please start making a kid friendly version occasionally that would be amazing! Thank you for being the best!“

“Love coming here in the mornings! My favorite coffee shop within 10 minutes of me. I normally get a cappuccino or a matcha/matcha lemonade. I love that I can bring my dog in to hang out with me too. It’s a good sized space, and they have a lot of events in the evenings as well.“

“I just saw the way Off Color Brewing took care of a family of ducks and I think that a staff who would go completely out of their way to help the wildlife in their area survive should be commended to the fullest. Thank you for being such wonderful humans!!!“

“Great beer. Fresh, crisp, & tasty.“

“We love this place--it's a fantastic place to take friends/family over the summer months because they have 1) the best patio, 2) the friendliest staff, and 3) great food and beer. The inside is also really cozy, so it's kind of perfect for staying warm during the winter, when the sun sets at 4pm and temperatures dip below freezing.“

“Nice space. Good beer. I had a pint of Twice Lucky. Excellent, live jazz from Chris Greene and Damian Espinosa on Sunday afternoon.“

“Just awesome. Really. I mean, go in, have a look at the 20 or the 10. You would never ever taste another beer like these. Period.“

“Great service and fun atmosphere!“

“When you're about to turn into N capitol st, make sure you make a wide enough turn from the left lane! Park on the street then go check in, backing up is tight, you have a U turn room at dead-end,
Nice ppl and quick unloading,“

“We had an incredible experience at Cobra Lounge in Chicago last Saturday! It’s a fantastic venue to watch live music, and seeing The Wrecks perform there was unforgettable. The intimate setting really enhanced the concert experience, and we also thoroughly enjoyed the opening band, Reyna.

Cobra Lounge exceeded our expectations in every way. There was plenty of parking, which made getting there stress-free, and the food and beer were excellent. Jodie, our server, was wonderful—attentive and friendly. The security team was professional and courteous, adding to the overall positive vibe.

We can’t say enough great things about this venue. If you’re looking for a great spot to enjoy live music, this is it. We will absolutely be back!“

“No bowling lanes here! Google summary is wrong. They used to have it at their old stand alone location, but when they moved into District Brew Yards that no longer exists. If google allowed edits or comments like that, I'd do it... but they don't.. so i have to leave a review. sigh.“

“While the food menu was a bit limited, the selection of on-tap drinks was varied and plentiful. The food was very tasty and pleasantly customizable. I really liked how they had a variety of games to play. Prices were middling, not super pricey but neither were they cheap. Overall a very good time was had there.“

“Came here today (party of 6, with three small kids) and everything was wonderful. Very helpful staff, lovely restaurant, and delicious food. We were hoping to sit outside but the indoor ambience was lovely. All of our food was amazing and came out quickly. We had a hard time deciding on how to order food for two toddlers and the waitress stepped right in with suggestions and portion sizes. It really took the leg work out of ordering food and hoping it wouldn’t be too much/too little. This is such a welcome addition to the downtown Skokie area as there aren’t many decent brunch/lunch options so we will definitely be back and we hope Don Julio’s becomes a mainstay here!“

“They've got something for everybody, for every palette. Lately, my favorite brewery.“

“A pleasant neighborhood brewery, bar, and restaurant. We generally order burgers or fish and chips, and enjoy a local beer with our meal. We ordered soft pretzels for our ap, which came with two amazingly good dpping sauces - yum!
Great casual spot.“

“Peter runs an excellent operation here. The meads themselves are exquisite; they are incredibly nuanced, and having had the opportunity to speak with Peter as I sampled, his knowledge and passion for his craft was plainly apparent. Some of the best meads I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing; can’t wait to go back and get another Maple Root Beer“

“We LOVED this place. Such a cool environment. I had the best cheese curds here. The food came so fast. The beer is very good. We definitely will come back and will recommend this place to everyone. By far one of my favorite breweries now. Bravo.“

“Before the spot burned down, this was my favorite neighborhood spot to visit for good beer and food.The food was always amazing. They served solid bar food and had some amazing dinner options. Also the atmosphere was really cool with the paintings and the windows into the brewery. They also had a wide variety of beer that they would come out with and rotate out seasonally, so it was always worth coming back to try the new beer they released.The parking was pretty good as there was a good amount of free parking near the venue.I talked with the owners and they are planning to reopen. I can't wait for them to come back!!“

“The food was excellent and creative. The blue corn quesadilla with mole was excellent, as were the empanadas with chorizo and the Al pastor tacos. The beer has a wide variety that is home brewed. Not all the beer is hoppy (for those us that don’t like sour beer). The only thing that didn’t go over well was the peach and tamarind miche - a drink with beer which was too spicy and did not have a balance of sweetness. The location is a large airy cement structure with an industrial vibe.“

“Best. Pizza. On. Earth…period“

“We tried Pho no. 1 Brewing tonight and we were really happy with it! We’ll be back again for sure! The Pho was a little sweeter than I expected, but it was my first time having it so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The beef skewers, egg rolls, and wings were amazing. All four of us left full and happy! Definitely recommend!“

“Perfect venue for any party or hangout! We had an excellent time celebrating a friend!“

“As musicians playing at Uncommon Ground for the first time, we couldn’t have had a better experience: really friendly and accommodating staff and sound man, a great, cozy music room packed with listeners who bought tickets (we were the opening act, but there were more people than those who came for the headliner). You can dine in the music room (I think), as people were seated at tables. The restaurant section looks cozy and inviting. The food was totally ok, but not amazing and it’s overpriced (a burger or bean burger for around $15 with no sides). Their flagship IPA beer was great. The bartender friendly. We had a great time there.“

“Good beer. Good atmosphere. Great service“

“I threw a small party in the Hops room this past weekend and it was great! We had a great server and delicious pizza, apps and drinks!“